Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Fill Dirt: Suited For Zone 8b Climate • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Available
Fill Dirt
Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Why Orleans Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Orleans is a small but active community of 382 residents located inside a metro area of 2.5+ million where steady growth (0.80% annually) keeps local housing and landscape projects moving. With a hardiness zone of 8b, 228 sunny days per year, and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, homeowners face a mix of sun-driven drying and seasonal moisture that affects yard grading, drainage, and foundation work. That combination encourages ongoing demand for dependable aggregates: when you need to raise grade, backfill around foundations, level a yard, or build a base for patios and sheds, quality fill dirt helps stabilize soils, improve compaction, and reduce future settling. Local sourcing matters here because regional geology and soil mixes directly influence material performance for Orleans projects.Popular Projects in Orleans This Season
- Residential Fill Dirt Foundation Prep25 tons
- Driveway Base with Fill Dirt12 tons
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt8 tons
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt Bed6 tons
- Lot Fill Dirt Leveling40 tons
Orleans Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 382
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Orleans Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Dry Season Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Compact fill dirt in 6-inch lifts and slope finished grades away from structures; with 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, good compaction and drainage will reduce settling and runoff issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Orleans Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Orleans.
Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than crushed gravel because it is unprocessed soil with fines rather than quarried rock. Local prices in Orleans vary by supplier and delivery distance, but expect fill dirt to cost less per cubic yard or ton than typical gravel. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and final price depends on regional sourcing and delivery.
Fill dirt is mostly soil and small rock used to raise or level ground; it contains fines and may not drain well. Gravel is crushed rock or rounded stone used for drainage and load-bearing surfaces, so it is better for driveways, base layers, and drainage applications.
You can use gravel for backfill when you need drainage or structural support, such as around pipes or under slabs, but it is more expensive than fill dirt. For general grade building or large volume fills, contractors often use fill dirt and reserve gravel for where drainage or strength is required. Check local building codes or your contractor before substituting materials.
Fill dirt is used to bulk up or reshape land and contains fine particles that do not drain quickly. Sand-and-gravel mixes are designed to drain and compact predictably, so they are used for bases, drainage trenches, and paver beds rather than bulk filling.
Prices vary by supplier, distance, and season; a tri-axle dump (roughly 8 to 12 cubic yards) typically runs in a broad range depending on local rates and delivery logistics. A practical estimate for Orleans would be a delivered load anywhere from about $100 to $400, but you should request a quote on Hello Gravel for an exact price and to confirm truck size and tonnage.
It depends on the depth. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches deep equals about 12 cubic yards, which is roughly 14 to 16 tons of compacted fill dirt. Use our material calculator or contact us with your target depth to get a precise quantity for your Orleans project.
You can place gravel over properly prepared and compacted fill dirt, but if the fill is loose or full of organic material the gravel will settle into it and rut. For a stable surface, remove organics, compact the fill in lifts, and consider a geotextile or a compacted gravel base before the top gravel.
Yes, using gravel in a drainage trench or around a drainage pipe is effective; fill dirt alone usually does not provide good drainage because of fine particles. In Orleans, where heavy winter rains can occur, combine gravel trenches, perforated pipe, and proper grading rather than relying on fill dirt for drainage.
You can spread fill dirt over existing ground, but you should first remove vegetation and topsoil that can decay and cause settlement. Spread and compact fill in thin lifts (4 to 6 inches) for better stability rather than dumping a large pile and leaving it uncompacted.
Not very well compared with gravel or sand mixes; fill dirt contains fines that slow water movement and can hold moisture. If you need drainage, plan for a gravel layer, drainage pipe, or engineered drainage system beneath or beside the fill dirt.
The cheapest reliable approach is to regrade to encourage water flow away from structures and add targeted gravel trenches or a French drain where water pools. Avoid replacing large volumes of fill dirt purely for drainage — instead use coarse aggregate and proper grading in problem areas.
It depends on the application: to build grade you usually place and compact fill dirt first, then add a compacted gravel base for driveways and pavers. For drainage features, gravel goes first (with pipe if needed) and then you can backfill with soil or fill dirt above it.
Orleans-area fill dirt reflects local geology and may include varying amounts of clay, sand, small rock, or organic material, so texture and color will vary. We recommend noting preferences in your order and asking suppliers for a sample or picture if a specific texture or rock content matters to your project.
Use our website to check zip code availability, choose a delivery date, and enter project details; minimum orders start at 3 tons and deliveries are made by contracted dump trucks. Tailgate spreading may be available at the driver's discretion, and our team can help calculate quantities if you need assistance.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.
Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!
We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.
The minimum order size is 3 tons.
Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!
No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.
We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!
Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/
Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.
Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.
We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.
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